Dorothea of Alexandria
Dorothea of Alexandria (died c. 320) is venerated as a Christian virgin and saint. Her legend states that the Roman Emperor Maximinus Daia courted her, yet she rejected his suit in fidelity to Christianity and virginity, and fled Alexandria. She died in Arabia around 320.
Saint Dorothea of Alexandria | |
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| Died | c. 320 Alexandria, Egypt |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church and Coptic Orthodox Church |
| Feast | sometimes stated as 6 February, but unofficial |
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